West Sussex · London and the South East
Forge Wood Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Forge Wood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Forge Wood
We survey let and shared roofs in Forge Wood and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. If you are worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Houses in smaller places like Forge Wood can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Forge Wood: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Three Bridges station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Trees in and around Worth Park Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Forge Wood Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We visit Forge Wood as part of our work across West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small.
We cover every part of the RH10 and RH6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Forge Wood
In Forge Wood, that means homes and buildings near Worth Park Gardens, The Greyhound pub and The Gatwick School, among other places. Forge Wood’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Questions from Forge Wood
Will you come out to Forge Wood?
Yes, Forge Wood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Three Bridges station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Forge Wood
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Forge Wood is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.